Richmond schools, offices closed on Friday due to forecasted snow
The snow, the first of the season, is forecasted to begin overnight and create about an inch of accumulation.
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Randolph could get a new public park near South Harrison St. gateway
There is apparent disagreement between RRHA and the city over whether the properties should be used for affordable housing.
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Southsiders will vote in 'firehouse primary' on Sunday for Hashmi's Senate seat
The party primary in the 15th Senate District could effectively determine the winner of the Jan. 6 special election to replace Hashmi.
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At budget retreat, Richmond officials talk lots of ideas but few numbers
Richmond policymakers are trying to do government budgeting differently, but it wasn’t the smoothest start Thursday.
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We Were There: The 50th Bizarre Bazaar opens at Richmond Raceway
Started in 1975 by Richmonder Alice Siegel, the gift show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend.
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Recent Headlines
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Cat floods Richmond's cat cafe, forcing it to close for the rest of the year
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Hanover animal control will sell 'drunk raccoon' t-shirts after story goes viral
"We’re grateful for a community that can find joy in a unique moment and help turn it into something that benefits animals in need." -
High school football report: Highland Springs, Varina remain in contention
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Richmond’s Armstrong High will be renamed in 2027 after surprise vote
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Shonda Harris-Muhammed to leave Richmond School Board
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Richmond hires new revenue director touted as ‘seasoned’ finance pro
Ken Martinez, a financial administrator with more than two decades of experience, has been hired as Richmond’s next director of revenue administration.
City Government
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Randolph could get a new public park near South Harrison St. gateway
There is apparent disagreement between RRHA and the city over whether the properties should be used for affordable housing.
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Education
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Richmond’s Armstrong High will be renamed in 2027 after surprise vote
The Board was originally not set to vote on the matter, but instead approve a recommendation from the administration to keep the name.
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Features
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Take a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters
The building is tentatively scheduled to open in May, following an extensive and elaborate moving process.
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Local News
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Southsiders will vote in 'firehouse primary' on Sunday for Hashmi's Senate seat
The party primary in the 15th Senate District could effectively determine the winner of the Jan. 6 special election to replace Hashmi.
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Newsletter
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Dec. 5 Newsletter: Snow day!
An early budget meeting didn't appear to accomplish much, the Bizarre Bazaar opens for its 50th year, a "firehouse primary" will take place in Southside on Sunday, and animals acting up. All today in The Richmonder.
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Sports
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High school football report: Highland Springs, Varina remain in contention
In Class 5, the Springers have the tougher road of the two to a state crown.
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